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Giving Tuesday 2023: 5 Ways To Give Back In Lower Macungie

This holiday season, consider donating and volunteering locally to make a positive impact in our community.

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This Giving Tuesday, consider donating to local organizations that give back right at home.
This Giving Tuesday, consider donating to local organizations that give back right at home. (Shutterstock)

Giving Tuesday is a global initiative that brings people together to harness the potential of collective generosity. Fortunately for folks in the Lower Macungie area, there’s no shortage of organizations nearby that could greatly benefit from your support.

Here are five outstanding organizations in the Lower Macungie area. Please consider volunteering or donating to them for Giving Tuesday and beyond.

  1. Wildlands Conservancy — This organization is committed to preserving the natural environment and biodiversity of the Lehigh Valley region, including Lower Macungie. It provides environmental education and is involved in land preservation and stewardship activities. Learn more at wildlandspa.org.
  2. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley — This organization provides children facing adversity in Lower Macungie and surrounding areas with strong and enduring one-on-one mentoring relationships. It seeks to alter these children's life trajectories for the better. Learn more at bbbslv.org.
  3. Turning Point of Lehigh Valley — Based in nearby Allentown, Turning Point offers support services to victims of domestic violence in Lehigh Valley. It provides emergency shelter, counseling and legal advocacy to help individuals and families find a new beginning. Learn more at turningpointlv.org.
  4. Lehigh County Humane Society — Lehigh County Humane Society advocates for animals' welfare in the Lower Macungie area, providing shelter, adopting services, and promoting responsible pet ownership. It strives to ensure that every animal is treated with respect and compassion. Learn more at lehighcountyhumanesociety.org.
  5. The Literacy Center — The Literacy Center in Allentown helps adults in the Lower Macungie area improve their literacy skills, thus enhancing their employment opportunities and ability to participate fully in society. It offers classes and one-on-one tutoring in reading, math and English as a Second Language. Learn more at theliteracycenter-lv.org.

Do you know of another volunteer organization in Lower Macungie that should be recognized? Let us know about it in the comments!

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